we ought to propose to the Chiefs when they meet on 2nd. July; for unless we propose some well-matured plan, the Meeting will end in table talk. Whittaker checks at the £100 for Nero, but I have sent another man to him, and I doubt not he will assent. Richmond and Smith are both ill and absent. I don't think there is any other news. Believe me, yours sincerely (Signed) T.G.B. May 7. P.S. The ''White Swan'' from Wellington is still due.The Bishop has got hold of Col. Smythe, who is sent out by Government to report on the Fijee Islands. He takes Smythe with him up the Waikato, and hopes to indoctrinate him with his views. If you meet Smythe you may as well tell him the truth.